Received in Dec. 1924-from L.A. Faragher-Shows United Parcel Service, Los Angeles.-"In order to get this little one-pound parcel to its purchaser on time it was sent out by a special delivery car at a cost of $4.85, although the company received...

on front of card: "Pell Street, Chinatown, New York City." on back of card: "China Town, New York City. Presents many strage sights and many a point of interest to the visitor who has a little leisure time to wander through the quaint streets and...

Text from back of image: "Although his ambition to be the first man to fly around the world alone was thwarted by a series of mishaps, Jimmy Mattern came back to New York to be officially greeted by Mayor John P. O'Brien July 31st, and...

on front of card: "New French Market, New Orleans, LA." on back of card: "Interwoven with history, romance and tradition, the FrenchMarket is one of the most coorful food markets inthe world. A heritage from the days of trade witht he Indians,...

More than 100 different types of products-ranging from insecticides and paints through toiletry and pharmaceutical goods to a host of industrial aids-now are being packaged in convenient, self spraying aerosol containers. More than 500 marketers...

On back: The Boston and Maine Railroad have erected at Waltham a fine passenger station, which faces the beautiful Common or public square, although it may be entered from Moody Street. It is built of brick and has ample waiting rooms and shelter...

"This structure seems to have been built between 1818 and 1826, and was slightly expanded in 1839. It is believed to have remained in use while the plant was in operation, although there is some evidence that in the last years of use it was used...

This journal details Elizabeth Webb’s and Mary Roger's first visit to America, which lasted from November 1697 to May 1699. They landed in Virginia and traveled overland, visiting the important Quaker meetings along the way. The journal includes...

Within the last few years, the chemist has developed a new kind of soap. Starting with ordinary vegetable and animal oils, the chemist now makes fatty alcohols which, in combination with sulfuric acid and other chemicals gives a new class of...

Hendrick addresses H. G. Osburn, Superintendent of the company. Hendrick refuses to send the tires until he has some to replace them. He encloses pieces of the wheels to show the wear. Hendrick admits that the tires might still be serviceable,...

Text from back of image: 'Although it has been seven years since Col. Lindbergh flew the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis the plane still commands the interest of thousands of visitors to Washington every year as it hangs in the National Museum.'

"A momentary burst of lights unequalled in the annals of photography turns night into day for this history making picture marking the centennial of the world famous Horseshoe Curve of the Pennsylvania Railroad, an engineering marvel to this day and...

Still busily rolling out nylon is this casting wheel, part of the original equipment constructed in 1937 to make some of the first nylon. Although two large yarn plants have since gone into operation, this original wheel (made over from an engine...

Railroad cars loaded with produce for New York City markets cross the Hudson River on barges which come to rest alongside the New York piers. Before being auctioned off or shipped to consignees, the lots may be inspected by U.S. Department of...

This journal details Elizabeth Webb’s and Mary Roger's first visit to America, which lasted from November 1697 to May 1699. They landed in Virginia and traveled overland, visiting the important Quaker meetings along the way. The journal includes...

A momentary burst of lights unequalled in the annals of photography turns night into day for this history making picture marking the centennial of the world famous Horseshoe Curve of the Pennsylvania Railroad, an engineering marvel to this day and...